Controls Engineer: PLC, Robotics & Automation

Actalent; Kentucky; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a motivated Controls Engineer to provide hands-on controls support in a manufacturing plant environment. You will troubleshoot automated equipment, optimize PLC and robotic programs, and collaborate with production and maintenance teams to boost equipment performance and reliability.

You will gain exposure to advanced manufacturing technology, ongoing technical training, and strong potential for long-term career growth within Actalent's engineering group.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in electrical controls, automation, or manufacturing environments.
• Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting skills.
• Hands-on experience with automated manufacturing equipment such as conveyors, presses, and welders.
• Experience with robotics and program changes.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and provide day-to-day controls support for fabrication, finishing, and assembly operations.
• Identify, analyze, and eliminate production barriers across automated equipment including presses, conveyors, welders, robotics, and assembly systems.
• Modify, debug, and optimize PLC programs to improve equipment performance, uptime, and process stability.
• Update and enhance robotics programs to support process improvements, cycle time reduction, and quality enhancements.
• Configure, adjust, and maintain motor controls, sensors, and related electrical components for reliable operation.
• Develop and improve operator interfaces and HMIs for usability and production support.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance to plan upgrades and modifications.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation for electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, PLC, HMI, and robotic systems.
• Support and improve shop floor data collection systems for visibility into performance metrics.
• Participate in troubleshooting electrical systems including control panels, wiring, and field devices.
• Apply control system design principles to improve safety, quality, and throughput.

Skills

PLC programming

Robotics

HMI

Electrical controls

Automation

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate/Bachelor in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Actalent is seeking a motivated Controls Engineer to provide hands-on controls support in a manufacturing plant environment. You will troubleshoot automated equipment, optimize PLC and robotic programs, and collaborate with production and maintenance teams to boost equipment performance and reliability.

You will gain exposure to advanced manufacturing technology, ongoing technical training, and strong potential for long-term career growth within Actalent's engineering group.